Chico builders will hear city updates

CHICO &GT;&GT; An update on community development issues for the city is planned noon to 1 p.m. Thursday in the Old Municipal Building.

Planning Services Department Director Mark Wolfe and Director of Public Works Ruben Martinez will provide updates of interest to builders and developers. The meeting takes place in the second-floor conference room of the building on East Fifth and Main streets.

"The local permitting process has long been on our list of business climate concerns, specifically around transparency and predictability, so we are pleased to partner with the city to bring updates and improvements to local businesses and our building community," said Katie Simmons, CEO of the Chico Chamber of Commerce. "We plan to host these community development updates quarterly from now on to keep pace with regulatory changes and technological upgrades within the city."

The event is free and open to the public, but RSVPs are required by calling 891-5556 or emailing info@chicochamber.com. Members of the building and business communities are encouraged to attend.

The chamber, city and Valley Contractors Exchange are sponsoring the event.